ABSTRACT

Despite the existence of a large number of research methods textbooks, until now there has not been one offering coherent discussion of or clearly outlining a 'strategy' for research. How to do Research  is intended to decisively redress this imbalance.

Offering practical advice on all methodological aspects of research from literature review and interpretation of findings - to development of theories, writing and publication, this book also provides a consideration of the major conceptual aspects of conducting research. The whole process of research, from philosophical underpinnings to key concepts in implementation, is critically examined and practical advice provided.

This book will be a useful resource for post-graduate students, at both MA and PhD level, for anyone in the early years of an academic career and for those carrying out research for the first time.

Despite the existence of a large number of research methods textbooks, until now there has not been one offering coherent discussion of or clearly outlining a 'strategy' for research. How to do Research  is intended to decisively redress this imbalance.

chapter 1|8 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|11 pages

Scholarship and the origin of ideas

chapter 3|18 pages

Designing empirical studies

chapter 4|18 pages

Hypothesis testing and reasoning

chapter 5|13 pages

Statistical inference

chapter 6|15 pages

Developing and testing theories

chapter 7|11 pages

Collaboration and supervision

chapter 8|19 pages

Communication of research